SYNOPSIS

The musical play "The Magic Ring" tells the story of a greedy prince who grew up searching for his identity, not knowing how it feels to be loved and cared for by parents. He thought that by possessing all the riches of the earth, he could find true happiness and love. One day, he heard about the Father King's magical ring that is being guarded by fairies. He waged war with the fairies to gain possession of the ring, thinking that once he owns the ring he will be the most powerful and happy. He neglected the fact that whoever touches the ring will turn into a centipede as a punishment. The young prince gains possession of the ring but turns into a centipede. He cries and asks for forgiveness. He cries because he is all alone with no friends. The fairies heard his lament and started befriending him. The centipede then gains friends and finds happiness with his new friends.

The story, although fictional, has parallelisms with the experiences of many JFC who grow up trying to search for their identities. Most of the JFC members of DAWN were abandoned by their fathers. Some do not even know if they will still have the chance to meet their fathers. And yet they continue to hope and dream that someday, they can experience the love and affection a father can give.

Magic Ring had its premiere presentation at the Philippine Normal University prior to the children's departure for their 2005 Japan tour. In Japan, the musical play was presented in Fukuoka, Ehime, Saitama, Tokyo, and Yokohama.

THE CAST

Yorgei Cerezo
Junko Fujiwara
Ai Risa Akase
Ichiro Ian Kadowaki
Joynichi Kawaguchi
Naomi Nakaya
Masami Cabugao
Kinako Fujiwara
Kana Nakaya